Beyond the Box Score: Jacksonville Win

Largest Crowd of the Season took in our improving D

Quotes to Note: "Our guys did a great job defensively," said GSU head coach Rod Barnes. "Trae Goldston shot the ball really well in the first half, and then in second half, Xavier Hansbro came up with some really big baskets and big rebounds. I think his play down the stretch was the difference in the game."

Good:

-Panthers shot 50% from the field.  Continue to do this and we'll win a lot more.

-Trae Goldston went 4-5 from 3.  Absolutely crucial becuase we all know this kid can shoot. 

-James Fields is growing into a good defensive stopper.  The kid can stick to someone and harass him.  While many wanted to give up on him after a so-so freshman year (!), I told many to remain patient.  He's a winner and a tough Savannah bred player.

-Joe Dukes finished the game with 5 assists, 3 turnovers.  Improvement.

-Attendance of 1733.  Simple formula - Giveaways plus winning = Fans.  Here's hoping we can aim for 2000 after the holiday break.

Bad:

-Trey Hampton had no impact.  Playing 34 minutes, scoring 0 points and only grabbing 2 rebounds.  Not acceptable for a PF in Division 1 basketball.  I'll eat some crow and say Ousman Krubally should be starting and playing 25+ minutes per game.

-Dante Curry continues to be the great mystery.  Inconsistent playing time and he must not be playing well in practice.

-Justin Vincent is still too out of shape to play.  Hope we get him on the stationary bike and he drops some weight in the next few weeks.  We need his size.

Next Game: At James Madison on Saturday.  We open up CAA play against the Dukes.  They are similiar in style as they don't score a ton and the game should be in the 60s again.  They've won 3 in a row after starting the season with losses vs. Ohio State and Murray State.  We've got to slow down Julius Wells.  Mr. Fields, you are up.